An exploration of motherhood and postpartum psychosis: reviewing ‘afterbirth’
Review: A couple of weeks ago we posted about an exciting new play, 'afterbirth', debuting in London, that explores postpartum psychosis. Now, a brilliant volunteer from Action on Postpartum Psychosis…
What did the Health and Social Care Secretary’s speech on reform say about mental health?
On the 8th of March, Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid spoke on healthcare reform. But what did he have to say about mental health care, if anything? And…
How might attachment theory inform practice and risk assessments?
Early relationships with carers are so vital in shaping who we are and how we relate to others. What if the framework of attachment theory could inform how we risk…
What mental health professionals need to know about mental health and Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is conventionally characterised by its motor symptoms in the form of resting tremors and rigidity. However, over the years, it has been increasingly recognised that motor symptoms are…
High rates of undiagnosed autism might be contributing to suicide risk, study uncovers
According to new research, a significant percentage of people who died by suicide were likely autistic but undiagnosed.
What is somatic therapy and why is it perfect for trauma recovery?
The body remembers trauma just as much as the mind does, so how might body orientated therapy address what is at the core of unprocessed trauma? In this blog we…
When is the Government going to fix the Covid-19 pandemic’s mental health crisis?
Sean Duggan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network, writes: 'Demand is mounting within mental health services. The backlog is growing, and more people are becoming more unwell…
Girls’ mental health is “at a precipice” as the pandemic reveals its long-term impact
Almost two years on since the first lockdown, the impact on young people's mental health is undeniably clear. But why do girls seem to be suffering the most? And in…
How might we use our mental health services to prevent homelessness?
Homelessness is often the result of a long line of complications and difficulties faced by a person, and often that person has been in contact with various services before they…
How Attensi is forging a new path to mental wellbeing with VR, gaming, and simulation
From helping adolescent refugees to improve their own mental health, to guiding someone with social anxiety through a simulated social challenge, we discuss the potential for VR, gaming and simulation…